USHER MESSENGER REF NO: 2024/187/OCJ
SALARY: R155 148 – R182 757 per annum (Level 03), The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE: KwaZulu Natal Division of The High Court: Durban
REQUIREMENTS: A Matric certificate or equivalent. A valid driver’s License A minimum of 1-year relevant court exposure (Given the nature of the High Court environment w. r. t. the interaction with Judges) will be an added advantage: Skills and Competencies: Planning and organizing skills Driving skills Communication skills, Good interpersonal skills, Decision making skills, Listening skills Computer skills, Problem solving and Analysis, Time Management, Client Orientation and Customer Focus Good All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements.
DUTIES: Escort members of the bench to and from court and attend Judges’ chambers with counsel. Facilitate order in court rooms before calling the Judges in. Organize the court support staff and inform them of the starting times, in line with the daily court roll. Ensure files and court books are taken to court prior to the hearing. Maintain silence and order in the courtrooms when Judges enter or leave. Call the court to session, hand exhibits, and documents between the counsel and Judge Check the correctness of motion court rolls, generation of copies, and dissemination according to the distribution list. Write up court files with court orders as per Judges’ instructions. Draw, check, and arrange the criminal and civil files (to be taken to the court rooms). Collect court roll (unopposed motion etc) from typists and distribute to relevant Judges Collect and distribute files from Judge President and Deputy Judge President’s offices (opposed motions, trials, appeals, reviews, petitions etc). Report the missing files to the Judges. File/ archive the documents, registers, etc. Negotiate the Court Rooms allocation with Judges. Attend to courtroom shortages. Keep the court files safe. Make copies of Court rolls and circulate according to the distribution list. Collect files from Judges and deliver them to the typists or relevant administrative section. General messenger duties inside and outside of the court Collect and distribute post, parcels, files, and documents Photocopying of documents and Judgments Assist in other administration sections during term and recess as requested by Chief Registrar and Court Manager.
ENQUIRIES: Technical Enquiries: Ms T Mahomed-Hanid Tel No: (031) 492 4699
HR Related Enquiries: Ms N Naidoo Tel No: (031) 493 1723
APPLICATIONS: Applications can be sent via email at Recruitment31@judiciary.org.za
NOTE: The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals
CLOSING DATE: 08 November 2024
NOTE: All applications must be submitted on a New Z83 form, which can be downloaded on the internet at www.judiciary.org.za / www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp or obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV only; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Please send your documents in a PDF and put them in one folder. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. Each application form must be fully completed, duly signed, and initialed on both pages by the applicant. The application must indicate the correct job title, the office where the position is advertised and the reference number as stated in the advert. Failure by the applicant to fully complete, sign and initial the application form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Applications on the old Z83 will unfortunately not be considered.